A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1411634 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1411794 epoch_slot_no: 7794 block_no: 1411567 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2018-08-16 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dd1bc7b5cb7162a10dfe9dffd80431e9c6a789b6abe2945ae2992f6e794525dBlock Operator
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